Overview
Our German Studies (Social Sciences) research at University of Birmingham is multi-disciplinary across the arts and social sciences.
Features
- It encompasses the culture, history, politics and economics of Germany in its European context.
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Research
- The Politics and Policies of Unified Germany
- The Role of Germany within the European Union
- Economic Governance and Policy in Germany
- Germany's Relations with Central and Eastern Europe
- Germany within the European Security System
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
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Liberal Arts View 49 other PhDs in Liberal Arts in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Other requirements
General requirements
- We welcome applications from candidates with a relevant Masters and/or good undergraduate degree. While knowledge of the German language is not a prerequisite for entry, some level of competence or the potential to gain an adequate level of competence is desirable.
- TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing
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International
21360 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21360 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4778 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4778 GBP per year during 36 months.
- Full time £4,778 (UK)
- Full time £21,360 (International students Band D)
- Part time £2,389 (UK)
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Funding
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